Entries from August 30th, 2007

Special HDGURUâ„¢ Offer: Get a High Definition TV Test Disc for $15

August 30th, 2007 · 6 Comments · Blu-ray Titles, HD DVD Titles, Reference Materials

You can test HDTVs just like the HD Guru™ does with the Silicon Optix HQV test discs and now save 25% off the regular $20 disc price. The HDV test disc is used in all of the HD Guru’s reviews to judge how a high definition display handles the most common and highest resolution HDTV [...]

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Hottest HDTV Deals For Sunday August 26, 2007

August 26th, 2007 · 1 Comment · LCD Flat Panel, Microdisplay Rear Projection, Plasma

The HD Guruâ„¢ has again scoured the NY area Sunday newspapers (and Fry’s internet listings) to find the most exceptional advertised HDTV bargains. You can use these low prices at the stores advertised or in many cases get an even better deal at the HD Guru’sâ„¢ online shopping link by entering the model you desire [...]

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Yes, Virginia, There is “Burn In” On LCD Flat Panels

August 23rd, 2007 · 18 Comments · LCD Flat Panel

Burn In On Sharp LCD HDTV “Burn In” is a commonly used term to describe image retention; a condition that occurs when a previously displayed video image, such as a stock ticker, channel logo, video game score, for example, remains visible on a display well after it originally appeared. How Content Originally Appeared It can [...]

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Exclusive: First Review of the Sony KDL-46XBR4

August 19th, 2007 · 86 Comments · LCD Flat Panel

Sony’s 46” KDL-46XBR4 LCDTV, one of 2007’s most eagerly awaited HDTVs, has finally arrived. It is Sony’s first 120Hz LCDTV, with “Full HD” 1920 x 1080 resolution. Sony used to make early review samples available to the press, but lately the company has been slow to release hot products to reviewers. The HD Guru™ obtained [...]

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Hottest HDTV Deals August 19, 2007

August 19th, 2007 · 6 Comments · LCD Flat Panel, Microdisplay Rear Projection, Plasma

The HD Guru has scoured the NY area Sunday newspapers to find the most exceptional advertised HDTV bargains. Use these low prices at the store advertised (if you live in the NY metro area). If you don’t, compare these deals with the internet prices by entering the model you desire in the “Product Search” Box [...]

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Want The Best HDTV For The Least Money? Full HD 1080p Microdisplay Rear Projection HDTVs From $1099.

August 16th, 2007 · 11 Comments · LCD Flat Panel, Microdisplay Rear Projection

The 2007-2008 football season is nearly underway; Coinciding with the new football season is the start of the 2007 TV selling season. Though the prices of flat displays has dropped by about 30% in the past year, you can find bigger, better values with larger screens sizes at the top 1080p resolution by purchasing a [...]

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Latest DirecTV Receivers “Earn Their Stripes” But the Defect Doesn’t Win Any Awards

August 8th, 2007 · 22 Comments · Satellite TV

DirecTV wants to be king of the HDTV providers, offering a total of around 50 high definition channels beginning next month (September) and up to one hundred HD channels by the end of 2007 (according to its press releases) and confirmed to the HDGURUâ„¢ by a DirecTV spokesperson. DirecTV says in order to receive any [...]

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Disposable HDTVs-Vizio Responds

August 2nd, 2007 · 207 Comments · LCD Flat Panel, Plasma

Vizio, a maker of low price flat panel LCD and Plasma HDTVs has modified its factory warranty on new Vizio televisions, less than one week after the HD Guru reported how in-warranty repairs by Vizio and other “no name” brands of HDTVs could cost consumers additional dollars, in the form of shipping charges for repairs [...]

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